Welcome to Rackenford

Rackenford is a large North Devon parish, covering 4000 acres of high ground below Exmoor and between Tiverton (8 miles) and South Molton (10 miles). About 300 of the total population of 400 live in the small village of Rackenford itself and the very small hamlet of Creacombe. Both are ringed by farms, and agriculture is still the largest single source of employment. Unlike so many small villages, we still have our school, our village shop and a social club, and this site gives you information on all of our organisations. We also maintain a strong tradition of village events. You can discover the Easter Egg hunt on Rackenford Common, the November 5th bonfire, the Garden Club's spring and autumn shows to name a few. A truly great village with a vibrant community!

The thatched Stag Inn, with its cobbled tunnel through which sheep used to be driven into the yard while their owners refreshed themselves after market, is literally, and usually socially, at the centre of the parish. Much to Rackenford's relief, in 2017 The Stag acquired a new owner for the whole site. He is determined to restore this much loved building to its original state, and after a major refurbishment it is hoped to reopen in spring 2018.

The Stag Inn, with its thatched roof and tunnelled passage through which sheep were once herded into the yard while their owners refreshed themselves, has always been the centre of the community. Sadly it has been closed since September 2016, but residents are delighted by the news that it now has a new owner, Steve Watt, who plans reopening this autumn after major refurbishment. Rackenford looks forward to the return of good beer, good food and a variety of community events.

Auction of Promises

A big thank you!…

for a most fantastic evening. It was a remarkable success and thank you all for your help to make it so.The totals so far are auction = £4,636 raffle = £363 donations = £680

bringing the total amount to £5,679

If I have forgotten to mention anyone would you please give me a nudge!Helen